Trump signs order to create US Space Command

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump launched the Pentagon’s new Space Command Tuesday, an effort to better organize and advance the military’s vast operations in space that could cost as much as $800 million over the next five years.

Las Vegas could break high-temperature record this week

After Tuesday reached 61 degrees, Wednesday could come close to a possible record high of 66 at McCarran International Airport, the weather service’s official recording site. The record for the date is 68 degrees, set in 1942.

 
Bump stock ban to take effect in 90 days

The long road to banning bump stocks in the wake of the Oct. 1, 2017, Las Vegas mass shooting will come to an end in 90 days when a final rule drafted by the Department of Justice and prompted by President Donald Trump becomes law.

Nunchucks ban unconstitutional, federal court in New York rules

A 1974 New York state ban on nunchucks that was put into place over fears that youth inspired by martial arts movies would create widespread mayhem is unconstitutional under the Second Amendment, a federal court has ruled.

Nation’s top doctor warns of teen risks from e-cigarettes

The government’s top doctor is taking aim at the best-selling electronic cigarette brand in the U.S., urging swift action to prevent Juul and similar vaping brands from addicting millions of teenagers.

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